2027 Summer Product Owner Intern

WoodmenLife•Omaha, NE

6d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is hiring a Product Owner Intern for its 10-week Summer 2027 Internship Program. The intern will support the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions and gain experience in the insurance industry through exposure to the planning, execution, and evaluation of work projects and initiatives. The program offers opportunities to work with an intern cohort, Executive Leadership, and division leaders, while contributing to value-added work and receiving mentorship. As a member of an Agile team, the intern will serve as a business owner or customer proxy, helping define and prioritize user stories, ensure the backlog reflects stakeholder needs, and translate requirements into actionable stories. The intern will participate in Agile ceremonies and help ensure stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives. The position requires 38.75 hours per week and is described as having a flexible, hybrid work environment. WoodmenLife’s Home Office closes at noon on Fridays.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college studying Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Be able to work 38.75 hours per week.
Communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
Have proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive, and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
Demonstrate a passion for making an impact in local communities.
Communicate effectively by sharing information clearly and promptly, listening actively, and delivering concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
Use critical thinking and available information to make sound decisions, anticipate outcomes, and identify effective solutions.
Generate and share creative ideas, embrace new perspectives and approaches, and seek opportunities to improve processes, products, or outcomes.

Responsibilities

Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization through weekly meetings with the Internship Cohort, Executive Leadership, and division-level leaders.
Summarize and present a capstone presentation covering internship project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
Serve as a key member of the Agile team, acting as the business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories in the team backlog.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure backlog items reflect business needs and deliver value to end users.
Help ensure user stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives.
Act as a liaison between the development team and business units, translating product features and user requirements into actionable stories.
Break larger epics into smaller, valuable stories that can be delivered within Agile iterations.
Create clear, concise, and testable user stories that meet INVEST criteria.
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.